Broken Quote by John R. Rice
“What kind of Christian are you? Did you ever lose a job, or lose a night's sleep, or lose a friend for God? If your Christianity never costs you a dollar, never cost you a friend, never cost any tears or broken heart, then can you really say that you love the Lord very much? To be a really good Christian is going to cost you.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Evangelical preaching, 1970s
True Christianity demands sacrifice; love for God is proven by willingness to endure loss and hardship.
In simple terms: Faith requires costly commitment.
Key Takeaway
Embrace challenges as proof of devotion.
Themes
faith
commitment
sacrifice
authenticity
Mood
provocative
challenging
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- mission work
- personal trials
- financial hardship
- relationship strain
Key Concepts
Theology
spiritual cost
personal integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you willing to sacrifice for belief?
- How do you discern genuine trial from needless suffering?
A Different Perspective
Not all hardships prove faith; may cause disillusionment.
